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HOLISTIC BUDO: The Way of the Gentle Warrior

The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

Posted on March 20, 2023

Courage And Uncertainty

Courage and uncertainty go hand in hand. If the results of your actions were guaranteed, you would not need courage. Courage is necessary precisely because you do not know how things will work out. Of course risk should be mitigated whenever possible and to whatever degree possible, but you cannot live courageously and avoid risk … Continue reading Courage And Uncertainty

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Posted on March 19, 2023

Lean Into Boredom

Learn to be comfortable in boredom. Life does not exist for your entertainment. You do not need, nor should you want, to be in a constant state of stimulation. The quiet is there to heal you, to allow you to reflect and to rest. Do not rush through these moments looking for something to do, … Continue reading Lean Into Boredom

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Posted on March 18, 2023

Spiritual Hoarding

When you live a life according to spiritual principles, good things will inevitably come your way. Life will still be difficult, painful, and heartbreaking at times, but it will more often be joyful, rewarding, and purposeful. The gifts of the spirit are many and they are great. These gifts are meant to be shared, however; … Continue reading Spiritual Hoarding

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Posted on March 17, 2023

Choosing Peace

If you are looking for reasons to be upset, you will undoubtedly find them. Whether real or imagined, there will always be something you can be angry about, afraid of, or hurt by if that is where you choose to focus your attention. In fact, the more you focus on the negative or the potentially … Continue reading Choosing Peace

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Posted on March 16, 2023

Remain Open

It is often easier to know what your purpose is not than to know what it is. This is a frightening, yet freeing place to be. You may feel aimless and lost, with no clear direction forward, but at least you know where not to go. In your uncertainty, you will be tempted to latch … Continue reading Remain Open

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